21 Hidden European Cities That Deserve a Spot on Your Bucket List

Akanksha Sharma

November 3, 2025

15. Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia: Europe's Ancient Soulful Lake

Aerial view of Monastery of St. Naum by Lake Ohrid with dense forests in the background in Macedonia. Photo Credit: Envato @wirestock

One of Europe's oldest and deepest lakes, Lake Ohrid is a place of serene natural beauty and profound history, shared between North Macedonia and Albania. The lakeside town of Ohrid (North Macedonia) is a UNESCO gem, boasting ancient churches perched on cliffs (like St. John at Kaneo), Byzantine frescoes, a Roman amphitheater, and Samuel's Fortress overlooking the crystal-clear waters. Enjoy boat trips, swim in the pristine lake, and soak in the tranquil atmosphere of this lesser-visited Balkan jewel, feeling millennia of history around you.

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